Sony Unveils AAA PlayStation Studio

Sony's Unveiled Los Angeles PlayStation Studio: A New AAA IP in the Works

A newly established PlayStation studio in Los Angeles, California, is developing a high-profile, original AAA title for the PS5, as confirmed by a recent job posting. This marks Sony's 20th first-party studio, adding to its already impressive roster of industry giants.

The announcement has generated considerable excitement among gaming enthusiasts, who eagerly anticipate news from PlayStation's renowned first-party studios like Santa Monica Studio, Naughty Dog, and Insomniac Games. Sony's strategic acquisitions of studios such as Housemarque, Bluepoint Games, and Firesprite in recent years have further fueled this anticipation.

The identity of the Los Angeles studio remains undisclosed, but speculation points to two potential origins:

• A Bungie Spin-off: Following Bungie layoffs in July 2024, 155 employees transitioned to Sony Interactive Entertainment. It's theorized that a portion of this group, possibly working on Bungie's "Gummybears" incubation project, now forms the core of this new studio.

• Jason Blundell's Team: Veteran Call of Duty developer Jason Blundell, formerly co-founder of the now-defunct Deviation Games, is another strong contender. Deviation Games was developing a AAA PS5 title before its closure in March 2024. Significantly, many former Deviation Games employees joined PlayStation in May 2024, under Blundell's leadership, suggesting a continuation of their previous project.

Given the longer gestation period of Blundell's team, it's plausible that the new studio houses his group, potentially reviving or reimagining Deviation Games' abandoned AAA IP. While a formal announcement from Sony is likely still some time away, the news confirms yet another exciting first-party PlayStation game in development.